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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
12
The 1913 14 coal miner strikes in Colorado and ensuing disorder are blamed on operators by George P. West in a report released by the Commission on Industrial Relations.
A detailed report accuses John D. Rockefeller and his son of directing and endorsing strike policies at Colorado Fuel and Iron. It claims they favored coercive executives, pressured state and federal authorities, and praised aggressive actions that led to the Ludlow tragedy and nationwide backlash. The documents imply a broader autocratic stance tied to wealth and business interests.
The Ballot Law Commission ruled John H. Thompson of Worcester and Michael H. Kane of Lee off the ballot for county commissioner. Edward F. McLaughlin remains on the Senate ballot despite a resident challenge. East Boston’s Ward 1 Democratic ward committee led by Thomas J. Giblin will be on the ballot. John H. Ryan’s name was removed from the district apportionment race ballot by Boston’s election board.
Springfield congressman Frederick H. Gillett issued a statement endorsing ex-Congressman McCall for the governorship, criticizing supporters of Lt. Gov. Cush for fanning sectarian issues. He argues McCall would be a tougher opponent for Governor Walsh at the polls.
Boston Telephone Operators Union held a meeting appointing a special committee to draft a new wage scale and working agreement. The current scale dates from several years ago and no filing date for the proposed scale is yet known.
Next Monday marks the eighth anniversary of Cardinal O Connell's succession as archbishop of Boston. During his eight years in office the diocese has seen notable progress in all areas. He previously served as coadjutor archbishop from January 26, 1906.
The archdiocese shows strong harmony between clergy and laity driven by Cardinal O Connell. Growth in churches and parochial schools, expanded seminaries, and active charitable work including Holy Name Society and Catholic benevolent societies. Foreign missions prosper. new St Elizabeth’s Hospital and aging home mark charity efforts.
The British steamer Palm Grove was sunk near London on August 27. All hands were rescued as the crew escaped to lifeboats and survivors were taken aboard nearby vessels.
At Russell Field Cambridge yesterday 3500 children performed for about 10000 spectators. The program featured folk dances directed by Miss Josephine McLaughlin Cambridge playgrounds dancing superintendent and races organized by Timothy F Downey director of playgrounds.
Children from multiple playgrounds competed in races and dances led by Miss Dorothy Cobb. Notable acts included eight children performing The Dutch dance and Alice Manning in the Dance of the Zephyrs. Winners included C Higgins and J Barnes in quoit events, E Donovan in the 75 yard dash, and a lively burden relay with shaky mounts.
The coast guard cutter Ossipee will depart Boston at 6 AM for Portland Maine to join the Maine coast guard service. The old cutter Woodbury ends 60 years of service, heads to Boston for hull use as a barge and engine sale.
A speech defender argues General Wood’s lifelong service and decries administration critiques of his call for preparedness. He stresses allegiance to the flag and warns against dividing loyalty within the army despite political opposition.
Secretary Garrison released Major General Wood's reply to his telegram urging no repetition of the Plattsburg camp incident sparked by a Roosevelt speech. Wood pledged policy enforcement, while Garrison faulted Roosevelt for indiscreet remarks and noted the difficulty of supervising him.
The Danvers assessors fixed the tax rate at 20.40 and the town valuation at 8 580 176. Personal property is 2 890 350 and real estate 6 189 826. There are 3020 polls.
Next month colonies of 25 to 50 families will settle in eight states as part of the forward to the land movement. Professor Thomas N. Carver of Harvard Economics directs the project, with Mrs. Haviland H. Lund of the National Forward-to-the-Land League describing the undertaking at Parker House en route from New York to San Francisco.
Mrs. Lund describes a private rural credit system enabling small capital families to acquire ready equipped farms. Evening classes expand agricultural education, with colonies planned in multiple states. The aim is permanent homes and patriotic, productive livelihoods for widows with children and other city workers.
An 11 year old Wakefield boy William Knowles was struck while crossing Haverhill street by an auto owned and driven by Albert N Lowe of Fitchburg. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries believed to be fatal. Lowe surrendered at the Wakefield police station to Chief James Pollard and was later released after an investigation.
Dr Edward S Cowles of Portsmouth and Mrs Florence J Cowles Brookline argue over custody of May and Harriet as their divorce hearing in Portsmouth looms. The dispute centers on which parent will keep the two girls with potential guardianship if needed. Depositions raised questions about the commissioner's appointment.
An epidemic of rabies in Malden’s West End prompted prompt action by Judge Charles M. Bruce and his maid. The Boston terrier Weary shown to be rabid died after being taken to Malden Veterinary Hospital where officials confirmed rabies. The couch was burned and the head sent to the State Board of Animal Industry for examination.
Thomas Harrington, 55, a car inspector for Boston and Maine, was instantly killed at 7:15 PM in the Worcester yards when a train moving from Nashua struck him. He died from a fractured skull and other injuries. Harrington resided at 6 Perkins Street.
George Maker a mill operative of Manchester New Hampshire was arrested by United States Deputy Marshal Bancroft for violating the white slave act by taking Nazimi Conzigli a 13 year old girl from Manchester to Taunton Massachusetts. He was nabbed in Taunton as he was about to return to Manchester with the girl. The girl age 13 had been in this country three months and drew suspicion on sight. They had occupied an unfurnished mill tenement in Taunton for two nights before arrest.
Factory magazine reports a survey of 163 manufacturers across Boston to Worcester showing 24.5 percent expect exceptional fall conditions and 36.8 percent anticipate good business, with 14.1 percent seeing above normal activity.
Ten submarines built at Fore River shipyard for Britain will have a U S naval officer aboard each vessel during next month’s trial trips to prevent any unauthorized departure. The ships must not be delivered to Great Britain until wartime ends, per government contract terms. The last sub was launched with Mrs. Alice L. Campbell, wife of Quincy Mayor Campbell, as sponsor.
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